Registered Nurse (December 2026 Grads) - PCICU

Registered Nurse (December 2026 Grads) - PCICU

Work Arrangement: Regular or Temporary: Regular Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area: DUKE HOSPITAL

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Nursing Highlights: Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses. Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification. Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Registered Nurse (New Grad) - Seeking December 2026 Grads Peds Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Duke University Hospital

Located in Duke Central Tower, Unit 3B Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Department Profile: Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time. The Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit is a 20-bed unit in a Level I Trauma Center. Areas of subspecialty expertise include congenital heart disease and cardiovascular surgery. In this unit we care for high acuity patients and nurses gain hands-on experience with devices unique to this unit. Available advanced treatment modalities include Extracorporeal Life Support (ECMO) and ventricular assist devices. We are a fast paced unit working in an environment of teamwork and inclusion where everyone's input matters.

Work Schedule: Full Time: 3, 12 hour shifts. 7a/7p, Day/Night rotating. 36 hours per week.

What You Will Do

As a Clinical Nurse I in Duke University Health System, you will plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Plan, provide and document professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures under the supervision of the team leader or charge nurse. Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers. Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care. Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and material resources. Prioritize work organization and identify resources available to assist in completing components of care in a timely manner. Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Support the development of other staff and formal learners. Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and assist in performance improvement activities. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

What You Can Expect

Multitask in myriad ways document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status, access nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients, independently seek out resources and work collaboratively. Educate patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care. Relationship management with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others.

What We Will Provide

Paid Training: 8 weeks of paid orientation and monthly nurse residency classes and the completion of a unit-focused project Opportunities for a Lifetime. Duke University Health System is committed to providing robust learning and development from Office of Continuing Education. Clinical Ladder Advancement Tuition Assistance Relocation Grant Employee Referral Program Nursing Specialty Certification Bonus Performance Increases Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Pension plan and much more.

What You Will Need

Graduation from an accredited Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher) OR Associate's Degree in Nursing OR Nursing Diploma program. ***All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date. Licensure and Certification Required: Current registration with North Carolina State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse OR current compact RN licensure to practice in the state of North Carolina required. BLS Certification required.